Coral Beach

Managing Editor Coral Beach is a print journalist with more than 35 years experience as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers, trade publications and freelance clients including the Kansas City Star and Independence Examiner.

Public health officials take steps to ensure the safety of soft Queso Fresco type cheeses

The Food and Drug Administration has developed a new strategy to improve the safety of soft Queso Fresco cheeses in response to several outbreaks traced to such cheese. In 2021

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Mar 2023

Public health officials take steps to ensure the safety of soft Queso Fresco type cheeses

Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Federal officials continue to investigate an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Hartford and are expanding their efforts. The outbreak now has 50 confirmed patients, up from 47 a week ago,

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Mar 2023

Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

Public health officials are investigating the connection between certain frozen organic strawberries and a new outbreak of hepatitis A infections. The Food and Drug Administration reports that the organic strawberries

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Mar 2023

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

Environmental Working Group unveils its Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 for 2023

The Environmental Working Group has come out with its “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and vegetables, with strawberries topping the list again. The group has compiled its list for several

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Mar 2023

Environmental Working Group unveils its Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 for 2023

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

A coalition of consumer and industry groups is seeking a meeting with a Senate committee regarding the head of the FDA and his response to a recent report calling for

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Mar 2023

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

Patient count increases in Salmonella outbreak; FDA investigations ongoing for other outbreaks

Public health officials have confirmed more patients in an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Hartford, but the source of the pathogen remains unknown. The patient count is now 47, up

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Mar 2023

Patient count increases in Salmonella outbreak; FDA investigations ongoing for other outbreaks

Report finds an enormous increase in the number of food items recalled in 2022

The total number of “units” recalled under the authority of the FDA increased by 700 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a recently released report. The report, from

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Mar 2023

Report finds an enormous increase in the number of food items recalled in 2022

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

The Food and Drug Administration has requested $7.2 billion for the fiscal year 2024. According to President Biden’s budget proposal, the agency wants $128 million of that allocated

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Mar 2023

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

Top FDA officials are calling on manufacturers of infant formula to clean up their act. In a letter this week Robert M. Califf, FDA Commissioner, and Susan T. Mayne, Director

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Mar 2023

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

New Salmonella outbreak identified with more than 30 patients; cause not yet found

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Hartford. The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has begun traceback efforts but it has not revealed

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Mar 2023

New Salmonella outbreak identified with more than 30 patients; cause not yet found

The uptick in antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections prompts CDC health alert

The CDC is warning about a steep increase in the number of infections from antibiotic-resistant infections from Shigella, which is often foodborne. In a health advisory from the Centers

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Mar 2023

The uptick in antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections prompts CDC health alert

New hepatitis A outbreak discovered; other outbreak investigations continue

Federal officials have identified a new outbreak of hepatitis A infections suspected to be from a food source. The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has begun product traceback

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Mar 2023

New hepatitis A outbreak discovered; other outbreak investigations continue

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Coral Beach

Public health officials take steps to ensure the safety of soft Queso Fresco type cheeses

Inspection, testing launched in the investigation of Salmonella outbreak; FDA continues work on other outbreaks

Organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, and other retailers were recalled for a link to a Hepatitis A outbreak

Environmental Working Group unveils its Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 for 2023

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

Patient count increases in Salmonella outbreak; FDA investigations ongoing for other outbreaks

Report finds an enormous increase in the number of food items recalled in 2022

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

New Salmonella outbreak identified with more than 30 patients; cause not yet found

The uptick in antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections prompts CDC health alert

New hepatitis A outbreak discovered; other outbreak investigations continue